Porch and Parish

07/12/2025

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07/12/2025

The family of Zachary centenarian Jane Mills Burk announced her passing earlier this week at the age of 101. Ms. Jane and her family graced the cover of our April issue and were written about in the feature story about Zachary’s Legacy Families. May she rest in peace and her memory be a blessing ♥️

07/11/2025

Mayor McDavid Attends First BREC Commission Meeting Following House Bill 649

Mayor David McDavid attended his first official meeting serving on the BREC Commission on
July 8, 2025. House Bill 649, recently signed into law and authored by Representative Lauren
Ventrella, makes several changes to the structure and reporting requirements of the Recreation
and Park Commission for East Baton Rouge Parish (BREC).

Under the new law, the commission’s membership is expanded to include the mayors of Baker,
Baton Rouge, Central, St. George, and Zachary. These mayors will serve on the commission for
the length of their elected terms. In addition, four members will be appointed by the governing
authority of the city of Baton Rouge to serve three-year terms. Of these appointed members, at
least two must reside within the city of Baton Rouge, and at least one must reside in the
unincorporated area of East Baton Rouge Parish.

The legislation also establishes new reporting requirements. BREC must now submit a written
annual report to each municipality as well as to the state senators and representatives
representing those municipalities. The report must detail:

• The amount of taxpayer funds received from each municipality;
• The amount of funds BREC spent on facilities in each municipality; and
• The revenue generated at BREC facilities located within each municipality.

07/11/2025

Food Truck Friday will not be held tonight

07/11/2025

Heartbreaking seeing those ZFD boats going out for this work, but so thankful for Zachary Fire Department for the work they’re doing in Texas.

07/11/2025

🚨MISSING PERSON🚨

UPDATE: Carnell has been located

The Zachary Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Carnell Bailey. Carnell is 15 years old - height 5’5” and weighs 195lbs. Carnell was last seen on Thursday (07/10/25) at 8:00pm in the area of Rollins Rd on foot. He was wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts, and a black book bag.

If you have any information on Carnell’s location please call the Zachary Police Department at (225)654-9393

07/10/2025

The City of Zachary recently received a letter of appreciation from Paul Maurer, Ph.D., President and CEO of Montreat College in North Carolina. Dr. Maurer expressed his sincere gratitude for the City’s support of the college’s athletics department in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

“I want to extend my deepest gratitude for the support the City of Zachary provided to our athletics department in the wake of Hurricane Helene,” he wrote. “The City’s generous donation of $3,000 worth of baseballs, coordinated through BSN Sports Apparel and Marucci Sports, was a thoughtful and timely contribution during a season of great disruption. The City of Zachary made a lasting impact on our student-athletes and our coach.”



Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to Montreat College, destroying McAlister Gymnasium, one of the school’s primary athletics facilities. More than five feet of water flooded the fitness center, weight room, training areas, and coaches’ offices, rendering the building unusable for the 2024–2025 academic year. The estimated damage was between $1.5 and $2 million and disrupted multiple sports programs.



In response to the hurricane’s devastation, the Zachary Strong Team departed from the Zachary Fire Department on Monday morning, October 14, to deliver supplies and provide meals to residents impacted in Asheville, North Carolina. “Thanks to the efforts of Gordon “Peewee” LeBlanc, Zachary Youth Park Director, and LSU catcher Alex Milazzo—along with support from local business Thornton, Musso & Bellemin—baseball equipment was collected and sent to help replace what was lost at McAlister Gymnasium.” said Mayor David McDavid.

07/10/2025

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The FAB LAB Youth Summer Camp is Back for Year 3!
We’re celebrating 3 amazing years of fashion, sewing and creativity! This end-of-summer, back-to-school edition camp features a 3x3x3 format:

✨ 3 Weekend Sessions
✨ 3 Days Each (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
✨ 3 Unique Projects Per Session

Open to youth ages 8 and up, this hands-on sewing camp is perfect for beginners and budding designers alike. Campers will learn new skills, build confidence, and walk away with custom creations they made themselves — just in time for the school year!

🧵 Choose one, two, or all three sessions!

Each weekend offers a new set of fun and functional projects — no repeats!

📍 Location: Southern University – Baton Rouge
📅 Session Dates:
• July 18–20
• July 25–27
• August 1–3
⏰ Time: 12 to 3pm

📩 Spaces are limited! To register or learn more, contact: Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson at [email protected]

07/10/2025

No.

Jared here…..Off the charts heat!!! The heat is on in our upcoming forecast with 110-114 possible into next week. Storms today (Thursday) should keep temperatures in check in the low 90s. www.wafb.com

07/10/2025

Why The Frown? ☹️

07/09/2025

From Side Dishes to Spotlight

Never in my wildest waiter dreams—which usually involve trays that never fall and tips that rain like confetti—did I expect to be voted Best Waiter in the City. When I got the news, I thought it was a prank. You know, like when customers say, “We’re ready to order,” and then stare at the menu for 12 more minutes.

But no, it was real. A real magazine. With real readers. Who somehow noticed me—a guy in an apron who brings egg rolls and refills water like it’s a sacred ritual.

So first, thank you to the magazine for recognizing the art of walking fast while balancing six plates and dodging toddlers in the aisle. That takes talent. Or fear. Or both.

Second, to the beautiful, kind-hearted customer who voted for me: you could’ve voted for anyone, but you chose the guy who always brings extra napkins without being asked. That… that hits deep.

And lastly, I share this honor with every server in Zachary. Whether you’re slinging pancakes at dawn or dim sum at dusk, we all know the hustle: the sore feet, the patiece, the psychic powers to sense who wants the check. This award isn’t just mine—it’s for all of us behind the tray.

07/09/2025

162 years ago, on July 9th, 1863 the Confederate forces under the command of General Franklin Gardner surrendered Port Hudson to Union forces under the command of General Nathaniel Banks. The following is an excerpt from David Edmond's 'The Guns of Port Hudson': "Finally, the bands struck up the happy notes of 'Home Sweet Home,' the men cheered - both Federals and Confederates - and the matter was finished."